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@crtrucker

just diagnost with invasive bladder cancer in the muscles of the bladder really worried thanks

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Hi @crtrucker, sounds like and @scott232 may both be on a similar timeline with a very recent diagnosis.

Crtucker, I can imagine you're worried. This is all so new. Have you learned more about the grade and stage of your cancer? Have you discussed the treatment plan yet with your cancer doctors? How are you doing?

Hello crtrucker. So sorry to hear of your diagnosis. My husband had that diagnosis in 2019. After partial cystectomy, chemotherapy, BCG, and an immunotherapy trial, he chose to have a radical cystectomy with neobladder creation at MAyo Clinic. he is cancer free currently. That is a massive surgery to go through with many potential complications but he is happy that he made that choice. There is more research currently into bladder sparing treatments that you should inquire about. Travel to a major cancer center for a second opinion is always worthwhile. Do you have one nearby? We drive 10 hours for our cancer care at Mayo in Rochester. We feel like we are both alive today because of their care. I have been a patient for 12 years there.